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Learning 101 Features
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Dinosaurs! November
2006
Most children seem to go through at least one
"dinosaur phase." With those sharp teeth,
powerful physiques, keen instincts and
mysterious fossil records – what’s not to love?
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Rock Collecting
October 2006
Has your child ever stumbled across an
interesting rock that he wanted to identify?
Whether you are an amateur rock collector or a
die-hard rock-hound, rock collecting offers
something for everyone.
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Music Appreciation
September 2006
Even the youngest child will pause to listen –
and sometimes dance – when he hears a tune. It
doesn’t take much to encourage an interest in
music and just a little guidance can inspire
your child to get more out of the experience.
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Puppet Making
August 2006
When it comes to puppets, children have an
immense ability to reach beyond their everyday
worlds. No puppet is too simple or too complex.
For children who like to make their own puppets,
the possibilities are as endless as their
imaginations.
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Astronomy: Star Light, Star Bright
April 2006
Stargazing and planet seeking are two
often-forgotten outdoor activities that you and
your child can enjoy on a clear and quiet night.
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Kite Flying
March 2006
Flying kites is a
great spring activity and encourages your child
not only to run around but also learn about
physics.
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Bird Watching
February 2006
Bird watching is one hobby you can
take at your own pace – spying on backyard birds
or walking through Atlanta’s top birding sites.
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Knots: Tie it, Try it!
December
2005
Knot tying is a useful and practical
skill to have – and when applied to colorful
string, it can be crafty, too.
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Photography: Say Cheese!
September
2005
If your family needs to smile more
often, introduce them to the wonderful world of
photography.
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Jewelry Making 101
August
2005
What's better than art
you can hang on your wall? Art that you can hang
around your neck and wrists!
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Checkmate! Chess for Kids
July 2005
Chess may not be
aerobic exercise, but it definitely gives your
brain a workout.
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Starting a Scrapbook
June
2005
There are many reasons to create a
scrapbook. Whether it’s to remember a summer
vacation or to commemorate a child’s first
year, it’s all about preserving memories.
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Creating a Collection
May
2005
When you visit a museum,
you’re really visiting an enormous collection of
cool stuff. Why not use your free time to start
your own collection?
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Working with Wood
April
2005
Carpentry helps kids
practice math concepts, like geometry and
fractions, in a fun way. It also teaches them
the importance of planning and patience.
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Folding for Fun
March
2005
How entertaining can a piece of paper
be? Apparently very, since origami has been
popular around the world for thousands of years.
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Turn Your Kid Into a Magician
February 2005
there are plenty of simple tricks
young magicians can learn to impress their
family and friends. And magic is more than just
fun – performing magic tricks can help boost a
child’s confidence.
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Knitting 101
January 2005
Once just for
grandmothers, knitting is the latest crafting
craze for pre-teens and teenagers; even boys are
learning the difference between cast on and bind
off.
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